MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,079 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade only cleans have of Zone A view, wiper blade does not cover area correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to good ridge brake flexi hose area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
damage to windscreen
wear to front anti roll bushes
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
slight play in o/s/f lower trailing arm
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OON 479X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OON 479X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OON 479X registered?
OON 479X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 September 1981.
Is OON 479X safe to buy?
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